System Administrator for School

About the role

The System Administrator for School ensures the smooth operation of the institution's technology infrastructure, supporting both staff and students. You will work closely with educators to integrate innovative tools while maintaining a secure and reliable environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school's network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Implement and oversee backup and disaster recovery solutions to protect critical data.
• Provide technical support and training to staff and students.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with educational staff to integrate new technologies that enhance teaching.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and IT security best practices.
• Conduct regular system audits, updates, and documentation.
• Participate in strategic planning for future technology initiatives aligned with school goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, server management, virtualization, and cloud services.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to continuous learning.

Required skills

• Routers, switches, firewalls
• Server management
• Virtualization technologies
• Cloud services (e.g., Azure)
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Cybersecurity practices